News for 'Obama White House'

White House blunder over new Oval Office rug quote

White House blunder over new Oval Office rug quote

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The White House has committed an embarrassing blunder over an Oval Office carpet quotation, which they thought belonged to Martin Luther King, but in fact, doesn't.

Trump appoints son-in-law to White House as senior advisor

Trump appoints son-in-law to White House as senior advisor

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Jared Kushner, the 35-year-old, played a key role in the presidential campaign and his new White House job will cover both domestic and foreign policy.

Terrorists functioning with impunity in Pakistan: White House

Terrorists functioning with impunity in Pakistan: White House

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

A number of terror groups are functioning with impunity in parts of Pakistan, the White House on Saturday said, as it stated that the US values counter-terrorism co-operation with India.

'Wonderful gesture': Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

'Wonderful gesture': Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado presented a Nobel Peace Prize to former US President Donald Trump, who hailed it as a gesture of mutual respect. The meeting occurred after reported US military action in Venezuela.

White House shooter pleads guilty, faces 27 years in prison

White House shooter pleads guilty, faces 27 years in prison

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

A US man accused of allegedly shooting at the White House in November 2011, has pleaded guilty.

China 'very happy' with Hormuz move, says Trump

China 'very happy' with Hormuz move, says Trump

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump has claimed that China has committed to halting weapon supplies to Iran, following his personal diplomatic interventions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

What Obama achieved in India: The White House version

What Obama achieved in India: The White House version

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

'With Prime Minister Modi's electoral victory, President Obama very quickly reached out, and we were off to the races.' 'We've seen two highly successful leader-level engagements in the past five months. We've really turned things towards a new beginning -- a new energy, a new momentum...'

'15 out of 10': Trump rates US war performance against Iran

'15 out of 10': Trump rates US war performance against Iran

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Trump claims the United States is performing exceptionally well in its ongoing conflict with Iran, citing weakened Iranian military capabilities and a strong US position.

Bradley Manning plans to ask for White House pardon

Bradley Manning plans to ask for White House pardon

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Bradley Manning's defence team is planning to ask United States President Barack Obama to pardon the soldier sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking hundreds of thousands of classified documents to whistleblower website WikiLeaks.

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania released a statement on Saturday wishing "warm greetings" to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

Barack Obama's years in the White House

Barack Obama's years in the White House

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Official White House photographer Pete Souza has used his incredible access to document Obama's journey, capturing both the tense moments and the lighter ones to provide a behind-the-scenes look at his presidency.

Vance heads to Pak as ceasefire deadline nears; Iran yet to confirm

Vance heads to Pak as ceasefire deadline nears; Iran yet to confirm

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

US Vice President J D Vance is expected to travel to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran to end the seven-week war, amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing tensions.

White House slams those terming IS narrative 'radical Islam'

White House slams those terming IS narrative 'radical Islam'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The White House has slammed those calling for identifying threat coming from terror groups as "radical Islam" arguing that such a move would advance dreaded outfit Islamic State's narratives.

Pak PM thanked me for saving millions of lives: Trump

Pak PM thanked me for saving millions of lives: Trump

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Claiming yet again that he solved the conflict between India and Pakistan, United States President Donald Trump has said that 'no one in history is more deserving than him' of the Nobel Peace Prize, as he criticised former President Barack Obama for getting the honour even though he 'didn't do anything'.

New York court summons on Modi has no effect: White House

New York court summons on Modi has no effect: White House

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

As a sitting head of government Narendra Modi enjoy immunity from suits in American courts and also enjoy personal inviolability.

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is the only candidate in the race to the White House who has devoted her entire life to the people of America, outgoing US President Barack Obama has said.

Modi's visit re-energises India-US ties: White House

Modi's visit re-energises India-US ties: White House

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Describing the just concluded United States visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as extraordinarily successful, the White House has said that his meeting with President Barack Obama has re-energised the strategic relationship between the two largest democracies of the world.

White House staff to take over Taj for 2 days

White House staff to take over Taj for 2 days

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The iconic Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai will be off limits not only for outsiders, but also for most of the hotel's employees during US President Barack Obama's visit.

No change in US position on Paris climate deal, says White House

No change in US position on Paris climate deal, says White House

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The statement by the White House comes amid reports that that the Trump administration would announce at the Montreal talks that it wouldn't pull out of the Paris accord

Rumours of US Vice Prez Biden joining race to White House grow louder

Rumours of US Vice Prez Biden joining race to White House grow louder

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

An American lawmaker has said that Vice President Joe Biden will run for presidency, even as the White House remained tight lipped about it except for saying that an announcement on the decision is coming soon.

Don't rush me to end Iran war; won't use nukes: Trump

Don't rush me to end Iran war; won't use nukes: Trump

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump stated he would not set a deadline for ending the conflict with Iran, claiming Iran's military capabilities have been severely weakened. He also said he would not use nuclear weapons and maintained the US has complete control over blockade measures against Iran.

Kamala Harris turns 56; next birthday at White House, says Biden

Kamala Harris turns 56; next birthday at White House, says Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Biden took to Twitter to post a photograph showing their hands clasped together. 'Happy Birthday, Kamala Harris. Next year, let's celebrate with some ice cream at the White House,' tweeted Biden, who had in August picked her as his running mate.

Big rallies planned in front of UN, White House to welcome PM Modi

Big rallies planned in front of UN, White House to welcome PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 3-day visit to the US, hundreds of Indian-Americans from across the country have joined hands to give him a rousing welcome in front of the United Nations headquarters and the White House.

PM's White House dinner was a mix hard power and soft

PM's White House dinner was a mix hard power and soft

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The governmental/administration names on both sides of the table are no-brainers that requite little elaboration. It is on the political side that Obama sprang a few surprises.

At 15, she is a White House Champion of Change

At 15, she is a White House Champion of Change

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

'We teach our kids the 3 R's -- reading, writing, and arithmetic -- so that they can be successful. It's time the fourth R joined that list: Programming. My vision is to expose every student to computer science and show them that coding IS fun and applicable to their daily lives.' Just 15, Swetha Prabakaran, founder and CEO of Everybody Code Now!, a non-profit working to empower the next generation of youth to become engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs, is already a White House Champion of Change for teaching hundreds of students how to code.

SAARC has not lived up to its potential, says White House

SAARC has not lived up to its potential, says White House

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The SAARC has not lived up to its potential, the White House said.

REVEALED: How White House lied about Osama's death

REVEALED: How White House lied about Osama's death

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Obama lied to Americans about the role of Pakistan special forces in the raid which killed Osama Bin Laden so he could take credit for the mission, an expose published has claimed.

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

...reopen for up to six months. Until then, the Strait stays nearly closed. The world pays. And no one, including the man who started this, can say when it ends, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

Hotline between PMO and White House to continue post January 20

Hotline between PMO and White House to continue post January 20

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The hotline was established during Obama's historic visit to India in 2015 to attend the annual Republic Day parade on January 26 as its chief guest.

Iran Ceasefire Hours From Collapse

Iran Ceasefire Hours From Collapse

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Trump has made it clear: the US will not lift its blockade of Iranian ports until a deal is signed.

War In The Strait Has Reached A Condom Factory!

War In The Strait Has Reached A Condom Factory!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Karex, the Malaysian company that makes roughly one in five of the world's condoms -- about five billion a year, supplying Durex and Trojan among others -- announced this week that it is raising prices by up to 30 percent. The reason is the Strait of Hormuz.

Did Trump know of Russian hacking? Yes, says White House

Did Trump know of Russian hacking? Yes, says White House

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

"There's ample evidence that was known long before the election and, in most cases, long before October about the Trump campaign and Russia -- everything from the Republican nominee himself calling on Russia to hack his opponent," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters.

When Modi told Obama his limo was as big as his mother's house

When Modi told Obama his limo was as big as his mother's house

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

As they sat together in Obama's stretch limousine for the 10-12 minute drive, their conversation turned to family, he noted.

Best moments: Obama's first term in the White House

Best moments: Obama's first term in the White House

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Official White House photographer Pete Souza has used his incredible access to document Obama's journey, capturing both the tense moments and the lighter ones to provide a behind-the-scenes look at his presidency.

Sharif calls for halt on drone strikes; White House pushes back

Sharif calls for halt on drone strikes; White House pushes back

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz sharif warns that continuing US drone strikes will be a detriment to his country's efforts to eliminate terrorism; but the White House defends these strikes and vows to continue despite condemnation from the un and amnesty international too. Aziz Haniffa reports

Trump scraps talks with Putin, to meet Xi in South Korea

Trump scraps talks with Putin, to meet Xi in South Korea

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his upcoming diplomatic trip to Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, highlighting a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal set to join White House race

Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal set to join White House race

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Ending months of speculation, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is likely to announce his 2016 presidential bid in New Orleans.

Race to White House: Clinton, Sanders spar over Obama, immigration

Race to White House: Clinton, Sanders spar over Obama, immigration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

US presidential aspirants Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders on Friday tried to woo minority Latino and African American voters as they sparred over issues like race and their records on immigration during a Democratic debate.

Images: Obama, PM at White House

Images: Obama, PM at White House

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Tuesday given a rousing welcome at the White House where he was received by President Barack Obama before they sat down for bilateral talks during which the two countries are expected to take their strategic ties to a new level.

Lots of top jobs for desis in Hillary White House

Lots of top jobs for desis in Hillary White House

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

'She will recognise the talent of the Indian-American community.'